MAKE: STYLE:

MIN.20

WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY

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WEIGHT CARRYING:

INSTALLATION TIPS:

INSTALLATION REQUIRES:

VEHICLE PHOTO:

HITCH ILLUSTRATION:

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO

MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY

EASY MODERATE CHALLENGING

1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.

2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE

REQUIRED.

3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE

THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE

TIME REQUIRED.

4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?

CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 800.798.0813

Safety glasses should be

worn at all times while

installing this product .

YEARS: 2017-PRESENT GMC MODEL: ACADIA SUV

5,000

750

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

13293 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LBS.

LBS.

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION:

TRAILER WEIGHT:

TONGUE WEIGHT:

6,000

750

LBS.

LBS.

MIN.40

IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE

THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.

NOVICE INSTALL TIME:

PRO INSTALL TIME:

SCAN FOR

MORE INFO

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND

CURT Manufacturing LLC. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,

CURT Manufacturing LLC. may repair or replace the product at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product

voids the warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

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This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.

7/12/2016

TORQUE

WRENCH

RATCHET

SOCKET

15mm

11/16"

SOCKET

EXTENSION

8"

AVIATION

SHEARS

PLIERS

UTILITY

KNIFE

-NO DRILLING

-FISHWIRE HARDWARE

-LOWER EXHAUST

PART REMOVAL

-TEMPORARILY REMOVE

HEAT SHIELDS

-TRIMMING REQUIRED

SAFETY

GLASSES

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP261

CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/462

HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1463

7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE64

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:

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4

1

2

3

PASSENGER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

DRIVER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

EXISITING HOLES

(BOTH SIDES)

ACCESS HOLE

(BOTH SIDES)

1. Lower exhaust by removing (3) rubber isolators as shown in

the Rubber Isolator Removal Diagram.

NOTE: Removing rearmost exhaust brackets from vehicle

frame using a 15mm socket may ease in lowering exhaust.

2. Remove heat shield by removing (4) speed nuts on each

side using needle nose pliers. Trim heat shield as shown in

the trim diagram using aviation shears. Reinstall heat

shields after trimming.

NOTE: All dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to

trim.

4.00" (TYP)

12.00" (TYP)

HEAT SHIELD DIAGRAM

INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:

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3. Fishwire (3) CM-SP2 spacers and (3) 7/16" carriage bolts

through access holes and out mounting holes on each frame

rail as shown in the Fishwire Technique Diagram.

4. Using pliers, remove (2) heat shield vehicle studs (1) on

each side. Raise hitch into position and secure with (6) 7/16"

flange nuts (3) on each side.

NOTE: Scrape away excess caulk using a utlility knife for

proper installation.

5. Use an 11/16" socket and torque all 7/16" hardware to

70 ft-lbs. Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall

rubber isolators removed in Step 1.

INSTALLATION COMPLETE

Parts List

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQTYITEM

.250 x .88 x 2.25" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP261

CARRIAGE BOLT7/16-14 x 1 1/462

HEX FLANGE NUT7/16-1463

7/16" FISHWIRE7_16 FISHWIRE64

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERSARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

CURT Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser.

If the product is found to be defective, CURT Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid,

with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to

repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.

GMC ACADIA

7/12/2016

13293

40

37

20

HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.

INSTALL TIME

PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES

NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES

INSTALL NOTES:

Scan

for more

information

7506,0007505,000GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.

GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHTWARNING: *** DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY. ***

FOR MORE INFORMATION LOG ONTO WWW.CURTMFG.COM & FOR HELPFUL TOWING TIPS LOG ONTO WWW.HITCHINFO.COMHAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813

TOOLS REQUIRED

RATCHET

TORQUE WRENCH

15mm, 11/16" SOCKET

8" SOCKET EXTENSION

PLIERS

UTILITY KNIFE

AVIATION SHEARS

SAFETY GLASSES

- TEMPORARILY REMOVE HEAT

SHIELD

- NO DRILLING REQUIRED

- LOWER EXHAUST

- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD TRIM

REQUIRED

DRIVER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

ACCESS HOLE

(BOTH SIDES)

PASSENGER SIDE

FRAME RAIL

EXISITING HOLES

(BOTH SIDES)

4

1

2

3

HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-800-798-0813

INSTALLATION STEPS

PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERSARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.

CURT Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective, CURT

Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the

warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.

GMC ACADIA

7/12/2016

13293

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1. Lower exhaust by removing (3) rubber isolators as shown in the Rubber Isolator Removal Diagram.

NOTE: Removing rearmost exhaust brackets from vehicle frame using a 15mm socket may ease in lowering

exhaust.

2. Remove heat shield by removing (4) speed nuts on each side using needle nose pliers.Trim heat shields as

shown in the trim diagram using aviation shears. Reinstall heat shields after trimming.

NOTE: All dimensions are approximate, confirm fit prior to trim.

3. Fishwire (3) CM-SP2 spacers and (3) 7/16" carriage bolts through access holes and out mounting holes on each

frame rail as shown in the Fishwire Technique Diagram.

4. Using pliers, remove (2) heat shield vehicle studs (1) on each side. Raise hitch into position and secure with (6)

7/16" flange nuts (3) on each side.

NOTE: Scrape away excess caulk using a utility knife for proper installation.

5. Use an 11/16" socket and torque all 7/16" hardware to 70 ft-lbs. Raise exhaust back into position and reinstall

rubber isolators removed in Step 1.

Installation Complete

HEAT SHIELD TRIM DIAGRAM